New director at Carlsbad United Way

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Linda Dodd takes over as the new director at the United Way of Carlsbad and South Eddy County.

CARLSBAD >> One of Carlsbad's largest philanthropic organizations has a new leader.

The United Way of Carlsbad and South Eddy County selected Linda Dodd as its new director. Dodd joined the nonprofit organization in late May and hopes to continue United Way's recent string of fundraising success, as well as help them continue to grow.

"I think one of the main things is to continue our campaign with community impact," Dodd said. "That's a really big part of United Way and we want to continue doing that. I think the community can really see the difference they can make by participating in our campaign so then we can in turn help different organizations in town to prosper and do more."

Dodd has lived in Carlsbad for about five years with her husband and children after choosing to make the Pearl on the Pecos their new home. She enjoys helping others and said she wants to continue to expand the community resources to benefit all.

Prior to working for the United Way, Dodd was the program coordinator for the Carlsbad Literacy Program since August 2013. She has also worked with the Girls Scouts of the Desert Southwest, Mom's Club and local Parent Teacher Associations.

"I think the United Way has (been) exceptional for the past several decades on what it's done for the community, and I'm just excited to come in and be able to continue in that journey and making it bigger and better."

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The United Way has 13 organizations scattered across New Mexico, including the office that serves Carlsbad and Loving. Last year the Carlsbad office was able to raise more than $860,000 that was used to fund local income, health, and education initiatives in the community.